Business Economics

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree

At its roots, the study of
economics provides a foundation
for understanding the motivation
of individuals and firms as well
as the forces that cause growth in
living standards, recessions, and
inflation. Whether your interests
focus on personal issues, such
as understanding the incentives
that induce human behaviors,
or examining issues of critical
social importance, economics is
a stimulating, broad-based field
with wide-ranging employment
opportunities.

Students are required to complete
courses in accounting, computer
information systems, management,
and marketing. This extensive training
makes it possible for our graduates to
target a wide variety of employment
opportunities or continue their
education in graduate school.

About the Faculty

Economics classes at UCM are
taught by dynamic, experienced,
and nationally recognized faculty
members who provide personalized
attention for each student. These
faculty members bring diverse
training and work experiences to the
classroom and are actively engaged
in economic research. This research,
which includes environmental aid,
labor market analysis, valuation
of sports teams and investigations
of statistical methodologies, along
with involvement in professional
organizations, places the faculty at
the forefront of their respective fields.
Student Involvement
Students pursuing an economics
degree have access to a variety of
campus organizations and events.
The Department of Economics,
Finance, and Marketing sponsors
the Economics Club which promotes
social interaction between students
and faculty.

In addition to on-campus
activities, students are encouraged to
complete an internship in economics
in order to gain greater practical skills
and insight during the completion of
the undergraduate degree.

Special Facilities

The department's offices are
housed in the Dockery Building.
Classrooms, however, are located in
the state-of-the-art Ward Edwards
Building, which includes a large
computer lab, group computer
rooms, group and individual study
rooms, student organization offices,
and common areas for students.
Classrooms are equipped with
up-to-date computer hardware
and software.

Placement

Training in economics will
give you practical skills and many
career choices. An economics
degree or background is ideal for
students planning for careers in the
following areas: research analysts for
private corporations such as banks,
financial service institutions, and
insurance companies; consultants
for management, data processing,
and health care firms; and analysts
for government agencies at the
federal, state, and local levels.
Studies show that the average
compensation for graduates holding
an economics degree is higher than
all other undergraduate fields except
engineering.

UCM's Office of Career Services
assists students in finding employment
throughout the academic year.
Recent graduates have landed a
variety of positions in diverse settings
including: Ph.D. programs and law
schools, the Central Intelligence
Agency, managerial consultants,
financial brokers, and analysts for
the state of Missouri.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

UCM's Student Financial Services
Office offers nearly $7 million in
merit-based scholarships each year to
students who demonstrate academic
excellence, leadership, special talents,
or potential in a specific field of study.
The primary mission of the office is
to help students and their families
identify and apply for appropriate
financial resources to help pay the
educational and living expenses
they'll incur to attend UCM. Student
Financial Services may be reached at
660-543-8266 or visit their website at
www.ucmo.edu/sfs.